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Histoires de Parfums tasting time!

post #1 of 93
4/26/12 at 5:17am
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Good afternoon Basenoters.

I just came back home and guess what I've found in my mail box. A package from Paris with two discovery sets of 6 samples from Histoires de Parfums. Since now I only had a chance to smell 1725 which I've fallen in love with. Unfortunately I can't afford a full bottle, so one of the sets is a complete 6 x 2ml vials of 1725. I'm going to pour them into my wonderful glass perfume 12ml vial (which also came in mail today) and am gonna to enjoy my 12ml spray of 1725. It should last me some time.

The other set includes samples of:
- 1889 Moulin Rouge
- 1969
- NOIR PATCHOULI
- Tubereuse 3 Animale
- 1740 Marquis de Sade
- 1828 Jules Verne

I'll be starting a complex testing and reviewing tomorrow and I shall post daily reviews of those fragrances. I'm pretty excited, I hope you are too. Have a good day!
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post #2 of 93
4/26/12 at 5:38am
Looking forward to hear your assessments ...
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post #3 of 93
4/26/12 at 5:45am
1740 is my favorite of this house, 1725 turns my stomachh :[
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post #4 of 93
4/26/12 at 6:36am
Love both 1740 and 1725 among others.
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post #5 of 93
4/26/12 at 6:39am
1740 is my favourite from HdP, it's an intriguing beast, enticing and disturbing at the same time.
1889 is a must-try for fans of lipstick-like rose scents such as myself.
Tubereuse 3 is again an unsettling and great one.

I am curious about your opinions.
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post #6 of 93
4/27/12 at 5:03am
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Day 1
Tubereuse 3 L'Animale

So today marks the 1st day of my daily sampling of Histoires de Parfums fragrances I ordered in Discovery Sets. Today is the day for Tubereuse 3 Animale.

The fragrance opened up with a gorgeous aroma of tubereuse. This nice, flowery, not "overflowered" note reminded me of some powder candy sweets I used to love when I was a young boy. In my opinion the powderness of this tubereuse accord is a really great move - it made tubereuse stand out, but not to give you a headache. Later on the fragrance became a little smokier thanks to pipe tobacco that just woke up, and also a new flowery vibe appeared - immortelle (I assume it's this flower).
Tubereuse 3 stayed in this form for quite a long time. Using the occasion that today is a really warm and sunny day I decided to go for a 1st bike ride this year. And after I came back, after 1,5 hour the fragrance absolutely transformed. It smelled of a raw, natural wood, and a note that smelled to me like a dried plum. Very characteristic aroma, I wouldn't even think I might like this stage but I really DO, it's magnificent. Under the heavy layer of woody-plum some jasmine hides, but it's hardly noticeable. I rather sense a sun-warmed hay and some drying cut grass accord.
I've been already wearing it for 6 hours and the aroma is really intensive, don't even need to pull my wrist up to my nose to sense it. *I will add the total time at the end of the day.
UPDATE: After 9 hours the perfume is still there

Assuming - Tubereuse 3 Animale is really well crafted eau de parfum of an interesting and unique taste. It projects well, smells fabulous. This fragrance deserves a lot of love.

Hope you liked this review, another one coming up tomorrow.
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post #7 of 93
4/27/12 at 8:47am
With a few exceptions I've sampled their entire line, and been impressed with every single one.
Looks like you missed Ambre 114. You may want to include that in your next discovery set.
Also, if you're into violets, their Blanc Violette is noteworthy.
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post #8 of 93
4/27/12 at 8:50am
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With a few exceptions I've sampled their entire line, and been impressed with every single one.
Looks like you missed Ambre 114. You may want to include that in your next discovery set.
Also, if you're into violets, their Blanc Violette is noteworthy.

I wanted to put Ambre 114 into my discovery set, but sample of it was unavailable (I made order directly from HdP site)
I'm totally not into violets, so I'll pass Blanc Violette
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post #9 of 93
4/27/12 at 10:30am
Great pick. 1725 is definitely tops.
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post #10 of 93
4/27/12 at 10:37am
I love Blanc Violette. My favourite of the line, by far - and indeed, the best violet scent I have ever smelled.

I look forward to hearing more impressions.
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post #11 of 93
4/27/12 at 11:09am
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I wanted to put Ambre 114 into my discovery set, but sample of it was unavailable (I made order directly from HdP site)
I'm totally not into violets, so I'll pass Blanc Violette

Ambre 114 is an unapologetic amber up there with some of the iconic ambers (e.g. Ambre Sultan). It is my favorite amber. From the line I like 1828 the best.

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I love Blanc Violette. My favourite of the line, by far - and indeed, the best violet scent I have ever smelled.

It is indeed a beautiful violet. But I still prefer Black Orchid, even though it doesn't officially list violet as a note.
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post #12 of 93
4/28/12 at 8:28am
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Day 2
1969, Parfum de Revolte

Another day is slowly coming to an end, which means it's the time for another review of Histoires de Parfums fragrances. Today's choice is 1969, perfume of revolution.

This olfactory creation opens up with a wonderful note of peach. This peach is round, juicy, with a sun-kissed peel. Smells deliious right from the beginning. At this point I have to admit that peach is in my opinion a difficult perfume ingredient. It's really hard to get a nice potential out of this fruit and to combine in with other notes so that peach can play it nice. Here, Gerald Ghislain did a good job. Few minutes later peachy accord weakens a little bit and we get to smell some great spices. We have here some cardamom and cloves. After another additional few minutes warm patchouli reveals it's presence. At this stage, about 15 minutes from the start this mexican chocolate takes over the whole creation. It smells yummy! Rich, dark chocolate. Patchouli gives it some depth while rose, which stands right next to chocolate gives you a more sweet sensation without sugar overdose. It's like a rose chocolate I've never eaten but have heard it's deliciously divine. One hour after application I got to smell some nice roasted coffee with some chocolate traces left. And this eau de parfum remained in this state most of the day, but from time to time I get the feeling that some notes quietly try to remind about themselves before they completely effuse.

If you're looking for a spicy oriental fragrance that can be considered to be somewhat gourmand, 1969 is a thing you must try!
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post #13 of 93
4/29/12 at 6:18am
I love your approach lucasai! Keep them coming. I am going to dig out my sample set so that I can follow you properly by sniffing too!! It is time that I revisited these, they are wonderful aren't they. Great quality and structure.

Yes, the 1969 with that huge peach juice opening, then spiced vanilla. Like a big peach smoothie! Hmmm. Not sure about that one actually but you have made me want to go back to it.

Do try the Amber 114, and I wish that the guys would say something about 1876, Mata Hari. I would be really interested to hear what the boys think about that one. Could you be tempted?
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post #14 of 93
4/29/12 at 6:26am
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Foustie, I'm very happy that you enjoy my reviews. I really fell for 1969 yesterday. With my next purchase I might consider buiyng one discovery set full of it, so I can pour them all into my nice glass sprayer, just as I did with 1725 Casanova.

Peach smoothie seems to be a perfect description for 1969. You definitely should retry it, you might be surprised and have fun wearing it.

I wanted to order a sample of Amber 114, but when I was placing my order at histoiresdeparfums.com sample of it was unavailable. When it will be available I'll order it with another purchase in the future. I don't have 1876 Mata Hari among my samples, but I've heard many good words about it, but nothing about the chances of men wearing it. Maybe I'll order it one day too!

1740 Marquis de Sade will be up today!
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post #15 of 93
4/29/12 at 6:41am
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Foustie, I'm very happy that you enjoy my reviews. I really fell for 1969 yesterday. With my next purchase I might consider buiyng one discovery set full of it, so I can pour them all into my nice glass sprayer, just as I did with 1725 Casanova.

Ha Ha. You are going to fall for them all!

I was about to say that they do little 15ml travel sprays which is a great way to have a selection of them, or to get to know something better before a FB, but actually I just checked their website and they don't seem to do them now. Boo!
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post #16 of 93
4/29/12 at 6:46am
1740 is excellent and so is Ambre 114.
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post #17 of 93
4/29/12 at 6:51am
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Ha Ha. You are going to fall for them all!

I was about to say that they do little 15ml travel sprays which is a great way to have a selection of them, or to get to know something better before a FB, but actually I just checked their website and they don't seem to do them now. Boo!

I think I might, but not for all of them, but a few definitely. Oh I know what you're talking about. My friend gave me some "leftovers" of 1725 Casanova in such a spray, but they don't sell them at their website. I've found one niche perfume shop in Poland shipping to every location in Poland that has a variety of these 14ml travel sprays of HdP, but they're far more expensive than getting 6, 2-mililiter samples of the fragrance and pour them into a nice sprayer. Sure it's not an original bottle etc, but it's a budget way to get yourself a 12ml and this will last quite a long time.
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post #18 of 93
4/29/12 at 10:19am
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Day 3
1740 Marquis de Sade

Today I continue reviewing perfume from my discovery sets. Today's pick is perfume inspired by a person of Marquis de Sade - a famous French writer known for his libertine life attitude. His last name (Sade) was then used as a basis for a word -sadism - the sexual deviation.

1740 begins with a huge dose of spices - cardamom gives a very strong aroma, which gets pitched up to even higer levels by an intense labdanum note. Seconds after applying the leather accord shows up with all its might. There's no doubt this fragrance is a masculine creation. I dare to say ladies would find it hard to wear it. The leather aroma is strong, dense, creates a misterious aura around the wearer. It is also dark, evilish and dry, warm dry. At some moments this blend of spices and leather gave me some cold shivers. The perfume gets even darker at the time patchouli chemical molecules start to effuse. Fragrance earns much depth (and it was deep right from the beginning). I didn't get any traces of artemisia, which is also listed as a note in Marquis de Sade. As 1740 dries down the resinous aroma of elemi shows up. But still the leather accord is the most noticeable, dominant one (I wonder if mr Sade liked dirty leather games). There's also bergamot listed but my nose really can't pick it up. Sorry for this guys, it's hard to break through this strong leather. Later on everything gets even drier because of the coriander and woody aroma of cedar. This wood is raw, with a lot of splinters. In this form 1740 will last on you for an amazing amount of time, effusing it's strong and bold aroma.

I personally have not much experience with leathery perfume, but this stuff is absolutely amazing. I'm sure it's not my style of perfume, but while wearing it dor today's review I felt like getting involved into it more and more, it was growing on me the whole day. It's strenght is perfect, sillage is no issue here! Maybe 1740 Marquis de Sade should be entitled one of the best leather perfume that exist in present perfumery? I don't know, but the sure thing is - this stuff has an enormous potential!
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post #19 of 93
4/30/12 at 5:03am
I dug out my samples of 1740 for this thread. I have two, one from a couple of years ago and one from a couple of months ago. I think that they are a bit different in the opening. The older one is booze and immortelle dominant. In the newer one the immortelle seems to have been toned down a bit and it is softer, more leathery!?
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post #20 of 93
4/30/12 at 5:11am
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I dug out my samples of 1740 for this thread. I have two, one from a couple of years ago and one from a couple of months ago. I think that they are a bit different. The older one is booze and immortelle dominant. In the newer one the immortelle seems to have been toned down a bit and it is softer, more leathery!?

I don't know the smell of older version of 1740, but while reviewing it I didn't get any immortelle, but a lot of warm leather
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post #21 of 93
5/1/12 at 1:20am
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Sorry for this slight delay, but Basenotes broke down (again) at the moment I was writing this review. So here it is.

Day 4
1828 Jules Verne

This Monday is the day to take an analysis of Histoires de Parfums 1828. This eau de parfum is inspired by Jules Verne who was a known French writer, playwriter, social activist, pioneer of a sciencie-fiction writing.

1828 starts with an elegant touch of citruses. It's fresh, juicy and light - just like fruit slices floating on the pure, water surface. Very gentle, charming with a power to make you smile. As the time flows, the composition begins to become a little bit warmer. Citruses make place for some pepper and nice, dry nutmeg accord that has an exquisite taste. Somewhere in the backround a vetiver whispers a calm melody, letting everyone know of it's presence in this composition. But after citruses pine tree is the mail element of this olfactory puzzle. My nose almost took a detour from other nose and went straight from citruses to pine tree. And it smells great! Having a long walk in a pine forrest on a mid-warm, windy day would be a good comparison in my opinion. This pine phase is clear, calming. It gets woody-ier when some cedar joins the composition. There also should be incense, which is listed in the notes, but it's undetectable. Probably gone somewhere between the pine cones. The whole concept for this perfume is rather charming.

Histoires de Parfums 1828 Jules Verne though is the weekest one from it's family. It really doesn't last that long like it's brothers and sisters. After about 5 hours the fragrance was completely gone. But for the time when it accompanies you - it is perfectly enjoyable. This is also the safest perfume from HdP line I tested so far. I think it would be a very appropriate fragrance for work, formal dinner or whatever. It's elegant, subtle but also sophisticated. Potential wearers will surely find this eau de parfum a good companion.
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post #22 of 93
5/1/12 at 1:53am
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I don't know the smell of older version of 1740, but while reviewing it I didn't get any immortelle, but a lot of warm leather

Oh but yes! The heart is a fantastic old fashioned leather!

I loved your review of 1828. I think that a walk in a pine forrest nails it!
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post #23 of 93
5/1/12 at 2:39am
I must commend you, lucasai, on your tireless and informative impressions to date.


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post #24 of 93
5/1/12 at 4:40am
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Oh but yes! The heart is a fantastic old fashioned leather!

Indeed, this leather is different than in other creations IMO.

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I loved your review of 1828. I think that a walk in a pine forrest nails it!

Thank you! I also thought of it as a good way to compare it.
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post #25 of 93
5/1/12 at 4:43am
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I must commend you, lucasai, on your tireless and informative impressions to date.

Thank you very much! I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy writing it.
I try to do my best, but I'm slowly going to an end. There will be one this evening and then just two more and that would be it for the moment as I will be out of Histoires de Parfums samples. I'll be definitely ordering something from them in the future (like a full set of 1969 to create my own 12ml spray) so I might order other fragrances too!
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post #26 of 93
5/1/12 at 5:53am
This is very interesting! I'm ashamed to admit I haven't tried any HdP scents yet. Lucasai, I'm going to mooch off of your thoughts for ideas of which samples I should order. Sounds like 1969 is one of them for me. I need to read through this thread more in depth but wow, your reviews are excellent!
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post #27 of 93
5/1/12 at 6:09am
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This is very interesting! I'm ashamed to admit I haven't tried any HdP scents yet. Lucasai, I'm going to mooch off of your thoughts for ideas of which samples I should order. Sounds like 1969 is one of them for me. I need to read through this thread more in depth but wow, your reviews are excellent!

Thank you! That's so sweet of you. If I could be of any help - you can always contact me via PM.
I hope you'll stay tuned for the last 3 reviews!
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post #28 of 93
5/1/12 at 6:20am
That's very kind, I'll take you up on that!

Yes, will definitely be following along for the rest now that I've found you! Again, your posts are really fantastic!
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post #29 of 93
5/1/12 at 6:22am
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That's very kind, I'll take you up on that!

Yes, will definitely be following along for the rest now that I've found you! Again, your posts are really fantastic!

I think I'm blushing now! Thanks for joining this thread. By the way - how did you find it?
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post #30 of 93
5/1/12 at 6:36am
Our lovely Foustie gave me heads up, lucasai. There are several of us girls who are on a permanent sampling binge and she knows I'm one of them. Even with plenty of fragrance to wear already, we're always convinced another earth-moving scent is just a sample away!

And you really have me dying to try 1969! What a wonderful description. This thread will be very helpful to me, maybe not to my bank account! Will have you & Foustie to thank/blame if I fall in love with one of these!
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post #31 of 93
5/1/12 at 6:52am
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Our lovely Foustie gave me heads up, lucasai. There are several of us girls who are on a permanent sampling binge and she knows I'm one of them. Even with plenty of fragrance to wear already, we're always convinced another earth-moving scent is just a sample away!

And you really have me dying to try 1969! What a wonderful description. This thread will be very helpful to me, maybe not to my bank account! Will have you & Foustie to thank/blame if I fall in love with one of these!

The more of us are here the more fun we'll all have reading, comparing, discussing. And I'll have even more fun writing those reviews that are left.

PerfumedLady, they're all to fall in love with. I'm just sampling those masculine or unisex ones, but I've heard many opinions that the whole Histoires de Parfums variety can be treated like uni fragrances so I'm sure I'll order those feminine samples to check it out myself.
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post #32 of 93
5/1/12 at 7:26am
Lucasai, Foustie also let me know about your thread and I'm so glad she did. You do an amazing job reviewing each fragrance. I've only tried 3 HdP's, 1873, Vert Pivoine and 1889 Moulin Rouge. I liked all three, but 1889 was my favorite. My next sample order will definitely include some HdP samples. Please keep up the good work, I'll be following along!
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post #33 of 93
5/1/12 at 7:35am
Lucasai - thanks for the indepth reviews. It's great reading and a good thread. Dear Foustie brought me here !
My favorites are 1873 Colette which is a gorgeous ( but not too long lasting ) citrus caramellly musk with a few flowers and 1876 Mata Hari - a gorgeous rose really but oriental type perfume.
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post #34 of 93
5/1/12 at 7:37am
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Lucasai, Foustie also let me know about your thread and I'm so glad she did. You do an amazing job reviewing each fragrance. I've only tried 3 HdP's, 1873, Vert Pivoine and 1889 Moulin Rouge. I liked all three, but 1889 was my favorite. My next sample order will definitely include some HdP samples. Please keep up the good work, I'll be following along!

Welcome and nice to meet you Kiliwia! Make yourself at home, it's really nice to meet some other friends of Foustie! Thanks for coming and joining us here.

And thank you Foustie for bringing your friends here!

Today I'll be reviewing 1889 Moulin Rouge
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post #35 of 93
5/1/12 at 7:39am
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Lucasai - thanks for the indepth reviews. It's great reading and a good thread. Dear Foustie brought me here !
My favorites are 1873 Colette which is a gorgeous ( but not too long lasting ) citrus caramellly musk with a few flowers and 1876 Mata Hari - a gorgeous rose really but oriental type perfume.

You're warmly welcome here! Thanks for a visit, have a good time reading and talking with us here
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post #36 of 93
5/1/12 at 7:40am
Thanks Lucasai ! I should try more Histoires de Parfums ! Your thread is great.
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post #37 of 93
5/1/12 at 7:43am
Hi lucasai! I'm enjoying your reviews as well, but I'm really looking forward to your next write-up - 1889 Moulin Rouge is fantastic, and my personal favorite of the line! Although thanks to you, I'm wanting to go back and try several more again ...and thanks to Foustie, too - what a great agent you have!
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post #38 of 93
5/1/12 at 7:46am
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Hi lucasai! I'm enjoying your reviews as well, but I'm really looking forward to your next write-up - 1889 Moulin Rouge is fantastic, and my personal favorite of the line! Although thanks to you, I'm wanting to go back and try several more again ...and thanks to Foustie, too - what a great agent you have!

Oh yes, Foustie became a real enthusiast of my reviews if I can call it that way! She brought so many of you here!
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post #39 of 93
5/1/12 at 7:49am
I only recall smelling 3 of them-- Mata Hari, Moulin Rouge and Vert Pivoine-- and of those, only Vert Pivoine came close to working for me. I'm dreadfully picky! LOL
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post #40 of 93
5/1/12 at 7:52am
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I only recall smelling 3 of them-- Mata Hari, Moulin Rouge and Vert Pivoine-- and of those, only Vert Pivoine came close to working for me. I'm dreadfully picky! LOL

You have your own taste that's why! For me also not everything works right. But that's good. Life of perfumistas would be boring if everyone had the same likes and dislikes. There's always a great field for discussion
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post #41 of 93
5/1/12 at 1:41pm
I've been recommended to come and have a read by your lovely agent Foustie. A good recommendation too. I like your descriptive writing style. I have just tried the Mata Hari and really quite liked that one, but found it a little unbalanced in the middle with a dark green spike but it didn't detract from liking it, just from giving it the full marks. I will be looking with interest to see what you think of that one, and If you haven't got it, then just pm me and I can share my sample with you.
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post #42 of 93
5/1/12 at 2:39pm
Another friend of Foustie here!
Dang I had a really long post typed and then the site hiccupped and I lost it. GRRRRR.

Summing up:
Love the thread!
I sampled at Gumps in San Fran
I have a "travel book" with:
Ambre 114- 1969- 1804 (listed in order of preference.

carry on!!
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post #43 of 93
5/1/12 at 3:03pm
This house rocks. I have tried them all (not sure if they still do this, but with larger orders, they used to ship the full line in small dabber-samples).

Favorites:

1740. Will always be in my top 10. (But I love boozey gourmands, it might not work for some.) I must have the old batch, as the Immortelle is vicious - in a good way, for me.

Other must-trys are... the incredible limited (?) Edition Ambarem first, then Ambre 114 in second place as the greatest Ambres available. 1725 has the same amber-drydown vibe, but with a softer projection and less longevity.

Tubereuse 3: Animale is as described. I was self-conscious about this one at first, but am now wearing it quite a bit. Feral Flower that only gets better in the drydown - With leather and Blonde Tobacco to boot. Sexy as hell and ever-lasting.

Of the others that I went full bottle on, all are very competent. Noir Patchouli is one of my favorite SUMMER scents. 1969 is clever and does a nice job of envoking the era it aims for... but a bit fem for my taste. I can do it in a very casual way, but it proves to be less versatile than I had hoped.

Since someone asked above... I do have a 17ml spray (they used to sell those, pitty they are discontinued) of Mata Hari - and yes, it is one of my favorite masculine roses alongside Amouage´s Lyric Man (when the hyper-bombastic Black Aoud is waaaay too much). It is dark and spicy and rich. But it is still a rose, so I find less use for it, but garner complements regardless of whether or not I feel right in it. It is less feminine than 1969 or even Noir Patchouli (and I miss the point of it being marketed to women on the website and in the use of the white label.)

In a rather humorous turn of events, I went HdP crazy and ordered 5 bottles at once (unexpectedly during a valentines promotion offering the last of those nifty 17ml bottles of 1889 (Moulin Rouge))... and yes... I am now the proud owner of 5 mini bottles of a sparkling lipstick and feathers party scent that, while really COOL in execution, will not be something I will wear. Party favors during the Brazilian Carnaval may be in order. It's fun - but a bit like an orgy with clowns.

Suffice to say, this house only creates quality. However, and on strictly personal opinion, I do not recommend the other two Oud-centered releases next to Ambarem: Rosam is boring and short-lived, and Petroleum - while unique and interesting for study - smells exactly like embalming fluid and approximates how I expect characters from SIX FEET UNDER to smell.

I agree with you completely on Jules Verne, but I love it in the summer for casual wear. It´s the closest to an herbal cologne by this house.
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post #44 of 93
5/1/12 at 4:13pm
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I have a "travel book" with:
Ambre 114- 1969- 1804

Naaaayce! I have a travel of 1828 (Jules Verne) and a FB of 1876, (Mata Hari) and at some stage I would like Ambre 114...... and 1889......... and then of course there are the new ones Petroleum, Ambrarem, and Rosam..... Oh dear!
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post #45 of 93
5/1/12 at 4:20pm
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Originally Posted by FumeHood View Post

This house rocks.

In a rather humorous turn of events, I went HdP crazy and ordered 5 bottles at once (unexpectedly during a valentines promotion offering the last of those nifty 17ml bottles of 1889 (Moulin Rouge))... and yes... I am now the proud owner of 5 mini bottles of a sparkling lipstick and feathers party scent that, while really COOL in execution, will not be something I will wear. Party favors during the Brazilian Carnaval may be in order.

I am sure that you could raffle one here! Great post BTW!
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post #46 of 93
5/1/12 at 9:50pm
I'm waiting on the Moulin Rouge review along with Evangeline We both love it - so now am curious how you find it. It is a rather interesting one, to say the least. But I LOVE interesting iris frags, and that's how I think of it.

Fun thread, BTW!
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post #47 of 93
5/1/12 at 11:12pm
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This thread has grown big during last 24 hours. Thank you for that!
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5/1/12 at 11:36pm
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Sorry for being late with this much anticipated review but my internet connection went down because of some crazy weather changes we've been experiencing here last afternoon. Please forgive, I hope this review will make it up to you!

Day 5
1889 Moulin Rouge
The time for the much anticipated perfume from Histoires de Parfums range has come! 1889 takes it's inspiration from cabarettes and burlesque of famous Moulin Rouge - and it does it great!

This perfume begins with a sparkling notes of iris flower and spicy cinnamon. Or so they say, because what I get to smell right after application my nose takes as nothing else but... hard candy! We all know those small, round sweets of different colors and flavours. This is sweet, but very much in my liking! Who would have thought that these two notes can create such an unexpected vibe! Awesome! After few minutes plum accord starts to play along with wormwood. And here another funny thing happens - 1889 starts to smell like a beautiful, rich, pink and powdery lipstick. One word comes to my mind to describe Moulin Rouge at the moment - elegantly luscious. It's like the fragrance is trying to say "take off some clothes, come with me and let's have some fun" Do you get it too? Around 15 minutes from the start this eau de parfum warms up. I smell there some sugar, but not in sugar cubes, but rather a caramel-sugar. There's also a depth of musk with a touch of patchouli. Ah and rose, rose, rose. It's smells divine and... delicious! Yes, delicious! Other notes make me want to have a bite of my arm, but I try to resist There's also some sparkling mandarin orange in the background and it gives a nice twist to 1889.
In my opinion Moulin Rouge is the one of these fragrances that bring back our hidden fantasies and imaginations. You don't believe? Try and do what I did - close your eyes, smell Moulin Rouge and let it create some visions. When I smell it I imagine a high ceiling room with crystal chandeliers of white and red lights and a group of people - men and women - in colorful costumes, having drinks in their hands, talking, dancing at the bar table and flirting. That's a crazy vision.
1889 Moulin Rouge is - to tell it best- the scent of fun and promise of unforgettable events! It smells great, and in my opinion, even though it's manufactured as a female fragrance - I felt great wearing it and I'll be definitely be going back for more! It's kind of outgoing, easy style perfume in a good way!

Moulin Rouge is an uncompromising perfume of an interesting taste. It is also probably the most vivid one from Histoires de Parfums family. With this fragrace - there's not a chance your day will be boring!
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post #49 of 93
5/2/12 at 12:13am
Fab reviews. Its a house I have never experienced, your reviews do make me want to search out samples.
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post #50 of 93
5/2/12 at 12:53am
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Originally Posted by donna255 View Post

Fab reviews. Its a house I have never experienced, your reviews do make me want to search out samples.

Nice to hear that! Histoires de Parfums really does a great job and their perfumes are trully wonderful
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post #51 of 93
5/2/12 at 2:23am
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Originally Posted by lucasai View Post

1889 Moulin Rouge is - to tell it best- the scent of fun and promise of unforgettable events! It smells great, and in my opinion, even though it's manufactured as a female fragrance - I felt great wearing it and I'll be definitely be going back for more! It's kind of outgoing, easy style perfume in a good way!

Moulin Rouge is an uncompromising perfume of an interesting taste. It is also probably the most vivid one from Histoires de Parfums family. With this fragrace - there's not a chance your day will be boring!

I love this quote lucasai! and it is so true! You really seem to have got in to the character of these fragrances! I love that you describe it as "vivid". It really is. Fun in a bottle. I have said before that if anyone hasn't seen Baz Luhrmans extraordinary Moulin Rouge movie then grab the DVD, slosh this fragrance on, and if you don't become delirious you had better check your pulse!

I dabbed a little this morning for your review. It is all Iris and plum on me today with some patch and vanilla coming!
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post #52 of 93
5/2/12 at 4:37am
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I've never got in to fragrance character like this before! It's the first time I've been writing real fragrance reviews and I have to say that I've gotten into a reviewer position. I also think that reviewing fragrances like this makes you understand that perfume more and some kind of bonding connection appears between a reviewer and a scent which is reviewed. This kind of brings wearing perfume to some another, higher level, when you not only wear it, but also appreciate it and try to understand the way it behaves on you.

I also found that hint of vanilla. And don't you get something that smells like raspberry after few hours?
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post #53 of 93
5/2/12 at 5:46am
Great, lucasai! You GOT Moulin Rouge! I agree, I think it is wonderfully executed, but also with a wry smile that promises mystery and an invitation to the private party that is behind the hidden door
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post #54 of 93
5/2/12 at 6:31am
Hi, lucasai! Another wonderful review today! I placed my order and am already impressed by HdP's sampling program.

Here's what I have coming, the first 3 are based on your thoughts:
1889 Moulin Rouge
1969 (of course!)
Noir Patchouli

and 3 feminines:
Blanc Violette
1804
1876

Can't wait! I'll share my thoughts with you as soon as I can. I can post here about the scents you've already mentioned; if it will bore the guys to read about the feminines, I can PM you about those. Thanks for your amazing efforts here, lucasai. You seem to have a natural knack for writing about fragrance!
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post #55 of 93
5/2/12 at 6:57am
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Great, lucasai! You GOT Moulin Rouge! I agree, I think it is wonderfully executed, but also with a wry smile that promises mystery and an invitation to the private party that is behind the hidden door

Yes! I love your description. "An invitation to the private party that is behind the hidden door" says everything!
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post #56 of 93
5/2/12 at 7:04am
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PerfumedLady! I know, they're sample policy is great! 6 sample, 2ml each for 10€ and you also get the code to have your 10€ refunded when you decide to buy a big bottle. That's amazing opportunity. You've picked some good stuff for your Sample Box. (I liked the "of course" phrase for 1969)

1876, Mata Hari is said to be amazing, I don't have a sample of it, so I can't tell myself, but I will order it sooner or later

Definitely share your thoughts with us here! I'm sure you'll enjoy every drop of HdP fragrances.

Really? I'm honoured! No one ever said that I may have a gift of a good perfume analysis.
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post #57 of 93
5/2/12 at 11:49am
I have a couple of standing favorites from this line (1826, Ambre 114) and have recently been going through some discovery samples. My new favorites are: 1876, Vert Pivoine (but I think it makes me sneeze), Tubereuse 2 Virginale, Tubereuse 3 Animale, Noir Patchouli, 1889, and 1969. I haven't tried the so-called Masculine characters yet.
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post #58 of 93
5/2/12 at 1:12pm
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Those masculines are also great! They might do well on a women, but 1740 might be a little bit too difficult to wear as it is the most masculine one.

Dear all! My new friends!
Today I've been wearing NOIR PATCHOULI to happily write another review for you (unfortunately one before last). Because of those connection problems I had, 1889 Moulin Rouge was posted today and I'd like to stick to one review per day, so that we won't get spoiled too much here

Expect my review of Noir Patchouli to be posted tomorrow morning!
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post #59 of 93
5/2/12 at 1:54pm
So excited for this one! I did gamble a bit throwing that one in my sample box but you did say they were all very sniffable! And it has come up as a favorite of other posters. Very interested in NP.

Surely someone has told you at least that you're a gifted writer? They should have. And fragrance is a topic that really lights you up. Keep at it!
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post #60 of 93
5/2/12 at 2:29pm
I fell for 1696 at the first sniff, and I was waiting for a long time to save money to get it. and the waiting was worth it indeed. it is a fabulous scent.
thank you for great reviews, I enjoyed them greatly and you tempted me to test more from Gerald Gislands creations.
thumbs us!
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